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February 11, 2017

Should You Write a Fancy Outline for Your Novel?

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Jean M. Cogdell Maybe- Maybe not. It’s your book, you make the rules. Different strokes for different folks. Me, I’m trying to be more organized in my writing this year. Only…
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Published on February 11, 2017 10:35

February 9, 2017

13 Week Rewrite, Week Five: Beginning the Middle

Originally posted on MDellert-dot-Com:
Over the last four weeks, you’ve written a new outline, rewritten the new beginning of your manuscript, explored the counter-arguments in your story, and your hero has made an irrevocable decision. Now it’s time to rewrite…
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Published on February 09, 2017 20:44

The Technical Aspects of Writing Dragons

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Whitney Carter Writing dragons is a popular topic here at Invisible Ink, and one of my personal favorites. We’ve talked about general tips for writing them and some of the common types, and today…
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Published on February 09, 2017 20:22

February 8, 2017

What to Do While Your Nano Novel “Rests”

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Kelsie Engen Many first time writers will finish a first draft and then immediately dive into revisions. It’s sometimes difficult to convince them that this is exactly the wrong thing to…
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Published on February 08, 2017 16:28

Do you want to write stronger first person narrative?

Originally posted on jean's writing:
Ever feel like your first person POV is a little weak? Me too! I love finding just the right information at just the right time. Recently, I posted thoughts on writing in different point…
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Published on February 08, 2017 16:23

99 Cents for the next 3 days! Divided Serenity #SCIFI (99p UK)

Originally posted on G.L. Cromarty :
My Book is 99 cents for the next 3 days! [Divided Serenity US] US Amazon (99 cents) And 99p in the UK [Divided Serenity UK]    UK Amazon (99p) About Serenity Divided, a science…
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Published on February 08, 2017 16:22

Emotional Beats: Eyes

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Back in September, I published Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, featuring Part…
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Published on February 08, 2017 16:19

February 7, 2017

8 Signs You’re Not Ready To Quit Writing #MondayBlogs #AmWriting #Writer

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
You have your reasons for quitting writing; it’s too hard, you’ve come to the conclusion your writing is unlikely to bring you fame and fortune, nobody wants to read your work or even your best tweed…
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Published on February 07, 2017 11:33

Do you have a favorite point of view?

Originally posted on jean's writing:
In what POV do you write? Which do you prefer, 1st, 2nd or 3rd? Image source I find that most of the time I gravitate toward 1st, especially when writing children’s books. But sometimes…
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Published on February 07, 2017 11:32

You are not defined by the things you own, except for your books #writing #books

Originally posted on G.L. Cromarty :
Once upon a time, I aspired to own a home where I could dedicate a room to a library. I imagined the walls filled with all the beautiful books I had collected over the…
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Published on February 07, 2017 11:31